But info on the castor oil it actually causes diarrhea and contractions of the colon and thus can cause sympathetic reactions to the uterus (also smooth muscles). There's no guarantee or good time line and if your body and baby aren't ready it won't do you much good unless you needed an excuse to spend more time on the toilet which with all the water I drink I know I don't! lol

Also be careful as the diarrhea it can cause can be rather harsh and even cause dehydration which can be made even worse when in a very controlled hospital situation where very little fluids are allowed.

Castor oil might start labor.. but only if your body and baby are completely ready. It is also supposed to cause diarrea, so you will have the runs while in labor. I know someone who took it and went into labor that day, and I know people who took it and all they got was the runs.

OK,my due date is in 2 DAYS! It's not so much that I'm in a rush, I think I'm more terrified of the doc wanting to induce me with pitocin which caused fetal distress to my first child and was a really bad experience for me. I have done my homework on castor oil and know it can cause diarhea, etc. so I know what I am potentially getting myself into. I just took my first tablespoon so we'll see what happens! I'll let you all know if anything happens!